Keynote: Scott Bricker, Director, America Walks (PDF of presentation – thanks to Roger Geller and Greg Raisman at the CIty of Portland for slides and data [37.7 MB])

Section 2: Where are we now?

2:25 – 3:10
2a. Government policy making

How is bike policy made? How are projects decided upon, funded, and carried out? Panelists will explain how the agencies, organizations, citizen task forces work together and share best practices.

Panelists:

Ina Gerhardt, Bay Area Bicycle Coordinator, Caltrans

Jonathan Gervais, arks and Recreation Director, City of Belmont

Gary Heap, Senior Engineer, City of San Mateo

Moderator: Lilia Scott, Senior Transportation Planner, VTA

3:10 – 3:25
Networking break, snacks

3:25 – 4:10
2b. Community events and involvement

We will explore the many ways the community can get involved in cycling and other active transportation activities in the county. Panelists will discuss how cycling advocates can work in partnership with community efforts.

What are corporations doing to support employee and/or customer cycling? What challenges do they face. Panelists will discuss various ways corporations can promote health and environmental stewardship through supporting cycling.

In break-out working groups, participants will share insight gained from the day and discuss ways to continue improving cycling in San Mateo County. Monitors will use Twitter to share revelations with the other groups and the online community.